Jill Roord’s memorable two-season stay at City has come to an end.
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Roord joins FC Twente](https://www.mancity.com/news/womens/jill-roord-manchester-city-departure-63883602)
The midfielder has joined recently crowned Dutch champions FC Twente, returning to her first professional club in the process, subject to international clearance.
Roord arrived at the Joie Stadium in the summer of 2023 shortly after reaching the Champions League final with German outfit VfL Wolfsburg.
She then wasted little time settling into her new surroundings, stamping her authority in our engine room and netting on debut in a 2-0 win over West Ham at the start of the 2023/24 campaign.
TRANSFER NEWS: ROORD JOINS FC TWENTE
In her first term at the Club, the Netherlands international played 16 times in all competitions, scoring eight goals and registering three assists, before she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in a League Cup win over Manchester United in January 2024.
Roord then embarked on a relentless and committed recovery programme which was detailed in our bespoke documentary Roord to Recovery.
She returned to action ahead of schedule at the start of last season before she made a further 31 outings for the Club adding six goals and three assists to her standings.
Jill departs City with our very best wishes for the future and we’d like to thank her for her service to the Club.
Recall her highlights in sky blue in the video player above...